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25 Sep

Next week I’m travelling to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. I have already done some   r    1     on the country. Located to the south of the e    2     , below many other countries on the globe, it’s often informally referred to as “down under”.

I have also read about some i    3     sites, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can’t w    4     to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I’m more interested in meeting people in Australia and e    5     their culture, food, and way of life.

1 Oct

I’m here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has b    6     me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first i    7     of Australia have been all about food! A lot of t    8     Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere p    9     some of the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures, on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian v    10     of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sum.

2 . Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris—Marne­laVallee, France

It opened on April 12, 1992. Its layout (布局) is similar to that of the Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California and Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Florida; it even has a Sleeping Beauty Castle. There are changes to the design of the park to make it better suited for the Parisian weather; the hotels and restaurants have fire­places, and covered walkways are built around the park. Occupying an area of about 140 acres, its attractions include Phantom Manor (its version of the Haunted Mansion), Space Mountain: Mission 2 and Disneyland Railroad.

Tokyo DisneySea—Tokyo, Japan

Said to be the most expensive theme park ever built at 335 billion yen, the Tokyo DisneySea also has the record of being visited by 10 million guests in the shortest time since opening. 307 days after its opening on September 4, 2001, it posted 10 million visits. The park has seven areas, or “ports of call” as they are called in the park; they are Mediterranean Harbour, American Waterfront, Lost River Delta, Port Discovery, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast, and Mysterious Island. Its attractions include Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Raging Spirits and Aquatopia.

Tokyo Disneyland—Tokyo, Japan

Just like Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris, this park was built after the blueprints of Disneyland in California and Magic Kingdom in Florida. Opening on April 15, 1983, it features seven themed areas: the World Bazaar, Adventureland, Westernland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, Critter Country and Mickey’s Toontown. Its attractions include Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek, Western River Railroad, Pooh's Honey Hunt, Space Mountain and the Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents Aloha e Komo Mai!

Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort—California, USA

Opening on July 17, 1955, this park is the only Disneyland park built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney himself. This is also one of two theme parks built at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, with the other, Disney California Adventure Park opening in 2001. Since its opening it has been under constant renovation (整修) and expansion.

1. Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris is changed in design ________.

A．for reasons of weather

B．to make it more practical

C．to make it more beautiful

D．for reasons of culture

2. Which of the following has a different layout from the others?

A．Tokyo DisneySea.

B．Tokyo Disneyland.

C．Disneyland in California.

D．Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris.

3. Which of the following opened first?

A．Tokyo DisneySea.

B．Tokyo Disneyland.

C．Disney California Adventure Park.

D．Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris.

3 . Taking nature hikes is a lot of fun. No matter where you live, there is probably someplace nearby where you can enjoy nature.

Step one in planning your nature hike is deciding where to go. You will also need to get an adult family member or friend to go along with you. Together you can learn about all the different types of habitats in your area and decide which one you want to explore first.

    1    . This will give you more time to enjoy the place and cut down on travel time.

Once you have chosen your location, it’s a great idea to spend some time learning about the plants and animals that live in that habitat.     2    , you can have fun finding shells and types of seaweed that you recognize.

If you want to make a full adventure, you could put together a little book of plants and animals you might find on your trip.     3    .

Before you go on a nature hike you also need to have the proper coat, good hiking shoes and gear. If you expect rain, please have rain gear.     4    , bring a hat and sunscreen. Being prepared will make your nature hike much more fun.

    5    . When hiking, you need to keep up your energy, so bring good foods. It is also very important to bring water for everyone. Water is one of the most important things you can bring.

A．If it will be sunny

B．If you go to the beach

C．If you reach the chosen habitat

D．You should choose a place fairly close by

E．You will also bring drinks full of energy

F．It’s a good idea to bring a pack with snacks for everyone

G．Creating a book like this will help you remember the plants and animals you see

4 . 阅读下面短文, 根据内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

I guess everyone would like to set off for a journey with someone we can understand and have fun with. Travelling with a companion(同伴) is great!

It’s good to have someone with you who can watch your backpack when you want to use the toilet, find the way back home when you get lost, carry some of your luggage when you’re tired, take some photos of you when you want and help you in all kinds of situations. The feeling of having someone by your side makes you feel less stressful about many things.

With a companion you can together share the beautiful moments during the travels, experience the same things in a different way and support each other. It’s much more interesting and exciting when you have the chance to share something with someone while on your road. Meanwhile, there is always someone whom you can shout at when you are angry, or a shoulder on which you can cry when you miss your home.

A companion can share the costs with you. You can stay in one room, buy a dinner, have it together and share the bill, etc. It’s good to travel with someone who has the same or similar pattern of payment as you so you can support each other without having any arguments.

Having a companion by your side when travelling means less loneliness. You don’t think about it unless you get left in the middle of nowhere, far away from your friends and family. Then you wish to have someone with you.

In short, travelling with someone is the best choice for people who are short of travel experience. We might sometimes feel like being on our own and enjoy the sights with nobody behind our back but at the end of the day you have much more fun when being with someone, especially for a long run.

5 . Xi'an enjoys a reputations as a “Living History Museum” due to its rich, diverse collection of historical and cultural treasures. Apart from the Terracotta Warriors, there are also some other attractions in the city. Here are some of them.

Ancient City Wall

Xi'an City Wall was built in the 14th century in the Ming Dynasty as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. The wall is now a landmark, dividing the city into inner and outer areas.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda （塔）

Situated in an ancient temple, the pagoda built with layers of bricks was built in the Tang Dynasty. It is traditional Chinese architecture. One of the main functions of the pagoda was to store Buddhist scriptures（经文） and figurines brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveler Xuan Zang, who stayed here for 19 years translating Buddhist scriptures.

Shaanxi History Museum

The Shaanxi History Museum, built in 1991，is home to over 370,000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi over the years, The museum consists of three main sections. Its collections range from bronze ware（器血）to pottery ware, gold and silver ware and mural paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs.

The Muslim Quarter

One of the highlights is its local snacks when you tour Xian. The best food destination is the Muslim Quarter，which has a history of several hundred years. Consisting of a number of food streets, the area has become a famous attraction in the city for its rich and authentic Muslim cultural atmosphere.

1. In which place can you know more about Buddhism?

A．Ancient City Wall.

B．Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

C．Shaanxi History Museum.

D．The Muslim Quarter.

2. What can you do when you visit the Muslim Quarter?

A．Great some bronze wares.

B．Eat diverse delicious snacks.

C．Visit some watchtowers.

D．Translate Buddhist scriptures.

3. What do you know from the text?

A．The Shaanxi History Museum has exhibits made of gold.

B．Xuan Zang died in the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

C．The Xi'an City Wallis the oldest Chinese city wall.

D．The Muslim Quarter has a history of 100 years.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

My name is Svetlana and I have worked as a guide at Lake Baikal (贝加尔湖) for more than 10 years.     1    (lie) in a pretty location in Siberia, the deep and fascinating lake with more than 300 rivers flowing into it is one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Lake Baikal holds between 20% and 23% of the world’s surface water.     2     is the world’s oldest, clearest and deepest lake. The climate there is much milder than that of the     3    (surround) area. Plant and animal life in the lake is rich and     4    (vary). There are between 1500 and 1800 animal species at different     5    (deep), and hundreds of plant species live on or near     6    (it) surface.

Every season, I accompany and guide tourists. Baikal is     7     territory with unique wildlife, breathtaking beauty, and vast local culture. Ancient, inspiring, mysterious, and beautiful, Lake Baikal appeals     8     visitors like no other place on the earth. I feel     9    (bless) to have been born here, and I am looking forward to many more years of welcoming visitors to a     10    (memory) experience at Baikal.

7 . The United Kingdom is a land of natural beauty and history, with many of its finest attractions discovered through hiking. Now, dust off your boots, plan according to the following routes presented by a survey of senior hikers and an incredible experience will wait for you.

Wales Coastal Path

Wales is the only country in the world that has an official walking path covering its whole borders. The Wales Coastal Path is a footpath stretching 870 miles from Chester to Chepstow. Walking the whole thing might be demanding, but there are plenty of stretches that can be enjoyed over a day or two.

Southwest Coast Path

You need a fair amount of annual leave, a casual 52 days or so, to undertake this in one go. The route runs from Somerset all the way to Dorset, via rugged cliffs, cute fishing villages and surfing spots along the coastline. You can surely jump on to any point as you like, but you can't afford to miss all the pubs full of jokes and laughter on the way!

Coast to Coast Walk

This long-distance trail isn’t official, but popular in the country, taking hikers from the Irish Sea to the North Sea as it rolls into historic Robin Hood’s Bay in Yorkshire. Following local footpaths, the route takes you through three UK National Parks: the Lakes, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.

Cleveland Way

You’ll want nine days to folly complete this hike, which explores both the North York Moors and the county’s world-famous coastline. Just make sure you allow enough time to properly enjoy spots like Roseberry Topping hill and pick up a gentle afternoon walk at Whitby’s clifftop church.

1. Who will be more interested in the routes?

A．Explorers in the UK.	B．Hiking lovers.
C．Nature photographers.	D．Field researchers.

2. What is highly recommended about Southwest Coast Path?

A．Fishing villages.	B．Surfing spots.
C．Local pubs.	D．National parks.

3. What do the four routes have in common?

A．They include cliffs worth visiting.	B．They are official and demanding.
C．They run along the coast.	D．They can be completed in a month.

8 . Amazing Train Journeys

The Beijing to Lhasa Express, China

Departs daily; Distance—2,330 miles; Duration—40 hours

Linking the royal wonders of Beijing with the dreamlike palaces of Lhasa, the Z21 train travels from the modernity of urban China to a once-remote land. Running westward, the train climbs nearly 16,400 ft (5,000 m) on its journey to the roof of the world: the Tibetan Plateau.

London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper, UK

Departs daily; Distance—509 miles; Duration—13 hours 30 minutes

This overnight train journey is filled with the romance of rail travel. It’s just a pity that the whole experience—from dining-car chatting and light beer, to being carried into a la-la land by the rhythm of the rails and waking to bedside views of towering peaks—feels like it’s over in a flash. Though it may be short, the Caledonian is surely Britain’s best train ride.

Tazara Railway, Tanzania and Zambia

Departs twice a week; Distance—1,160 miles; Duration—46 hours

Few trains offer the chance of spotting big game from your seat, but the Tazara Railway does exactly that. For many, the highlight is neither the scenery nor the wildlife, though; it’s the chance to spend two days watching everyday life out of the window, and enjoying the crowds and chaos when the train pulls to a stop.

Perurail’s Lake Titicaca Railway, Peru

Departs twice a week; Distance—241 miles; Duration—10 hours

Traveling across the Altiplano, from the shores of Lake Titicaca to the beating heart of the Inca capital, the railway from Puno to Cuzco cuts a picturesque path through the snow-dusted peaks and fantastic valleys of the Andes. Passengers can enjoy the landscape from an open-air observatory car, as they travel through remote towns and villages.

1. What do the first two train journeys have in common?

A．They make weekly departure.	B．They are over a thousand miles.
C．They travel to highlands.	D．They are the longest train rides nationwide.

2. On which journey can passengers watch people’s daily life outside the train?

A．Tazara Railway.	B．The Beijing to Lhasa Express.
C．Perurail’s Lake Titicaca Railway.	D．London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper.

3. What can passengers do on Perurail’s Lake Titicaca Railway?

A．Travel around Lake Titicaca.	B．Admire the view in the open air.
C．Go through two countries on a journey.	D．Have a deep understanding of towns and villages.

9 . Throughout the world, museums allow people to explore new cultures and topics through their collections and exhibitions. Check out this comprehensive list of the best museums and galleries throughout the world with one-of-a-kind displays that educate and inspire.

Musée D'Orsay in Paris

The Musée D'Orsay, once a railway station, houses an internationally famous collection of Impressionist art and other Western pieces from 1848 and 1914. Started in 1986, the white limestone walls are now home to some of the most notable artworks in France, like sculptures by Auguste Rodin and paintings by Paul Gauguin.

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town

With the help of design firm Heatherwick Studio, the once century-old grain silo (谷粮仓) in the heart of Cape Town transformed into a museum which hosts international events and exhibitions to provide an intercultural look into the world of African art. Works from revolutionary artists such as Kudzanai Chiurai of Zimbabwe and Wangechi Mutu of Kenya decorate the nine floors of the museum.

Bangkok National Museum

The first national museum in Thailand, whose structures can date back to 1782, when they served as the palace of Prince Wang Na. Nearly 100 years later, the grounds were transformed into a museum with three differently themed galleries: a Thai History Gallery, an Archaeological and Art History collection, and a Decorative Arts and Ethnological Collection.

The National Palace Museum in Taipei

The National Palace Museum included artwork from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The permanent collection features nearly 700,000 pieces of imperial artifacts and includes calligraphic works by Tang Yin.

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1. If you take interest in Chinese traditional culture, which museum may you visit?

A．Musée D'Orsay in Paris.	B．Bangkok National Museum.
C．The National Palace Museum in Taipei.	D．Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town.

2. What do the first three museums have in common?

A．All used to have other uses.	B．All are more than 100 years old.
C．All are redesigned by architects.	D．All contain works by Western artists.

3. From which is the text probably taken?

A．A travel brochure.	B．A local newspaper.
C．A cultural website.	D．A business magazine.

10 . Make the most of the pleasant weather and enjoy the best walk of the year with friends and family. Use your 2 for 1 Entry in some of our favorite landscape gardens for a memorable day out.

Painswick Rococo Garden

Find beauty and quietness at the UK's only complete surviving Rococo Garden. Discover fanciful garden flowers, woodland walks, and beautifully framed (镶框) views across the valley. Dogs on short leads are permitted and the shop offers a range of seasonal and local produce.

Book at rococogarden.org.uk.

Open: closed 1-25 March, open 26-31 March, 10 am-4 pm, last entry 2:30 pm.

Nymans Garden

Walk down Spring Walk packed with seasonal flowers and pleasant smells, and enjoy the hedge (树篱) topped with frost. Routes include those with plenty of level paths to follow around the garden. Dogs are welcome every day from 1:30 pm, with a festive treat provided.

Book at nationaltrust.org.uk/ nymans.

Open: daily except 24-25 March, 10 am-4 pm.

Ventnor Botanic Garden

Even in early spring, there are typically over 200 varieties of plants to be seen flowering as you explore the 27 acres. Enjoy access to the coastal path and routes accessible for wheelchairs, and then warm up with coffee milk in the cafe afterwards.

Book at botanic.co.uk.

Open: daily except 25 March, 9 am-4 pm.

Gibside Garden

Enjoy walking paths at this Georgian landscape garden, featuring plenty of wildlife. Follow the winding river and turning valley for fantastic views. up with hot chocolate and delicious biscuits in the second-hand bookshop.

Book at nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside.

Open: daily except 24 and 25 March, 10 am-4 pm.

1. What do Painswick Rococo Garden and Nymans Garden have in common?

A．Valley views.

B．Frosty flowers.

C．Seasonal produce.

D．Pet permission.

2. Which garden favors people with walking disability?

A．Painswick Rococo Garden.	B．Nymans Garden.
C．Ventnor Botanic Garden.	D．Gibside Garden.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a research paper.	B．In a travel brochure.
C．In a science magazine.	D．In a geography textbook.